Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Renault Twingo (2016–2020) Reliability

The Renault Twingo (2016–2020) scores 59/100 on our composite reliability index — average territory — drawn from ADAC, DVSA, TÜV data. Estimated used prices span €2,100–€4,400.

Composite Score
59
/ 100
Average
Sources: ADAC · DVSA · TÜV · latest 2025
Market Snapshot
Listed model years2016–2020
Est. used price€2,100–€4,400
Documented issues0
Listings in catalogue2
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

TÜV (Germany)
All model years · 2025 report
HU defect rate (TÜV Report 2025): 10-11yr 33.0%, 12-13yr 41.5%
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58
/ 100
ADAC (European Auto Club)
All model years · 2025 report
12.7/1000 breakdowns
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58
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2004–2021 · 2024 report · n=33412
33,412 UK MOT tests · overall 34.1% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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60
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2003–2020 · 2023 report · n=24806
24,806 UK MOT tests · overall 32.8% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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61
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 33,412 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024 reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 3–5 yrs
72
10.4% fail vs 10.9% fleet
309 tests
Age 6–9 yrs
58
24.9% fail vs 19.2% fleet
13,858 tests
Age 10–14 yrs
60
40.3% fail vs 32.1% fleet
12,836 tests
Age 15–20 yrs
66
42.8% fail vs 38.8% fleet
6,409 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Coil spring
3,095
22.6%
#2
Registration plate lamp(s)
3,064
22.4%
#3
Ball joint
2,770
20.2%
#4
Track rod end
2,426
17.7%
#5
Catalyst emissions
2,338
17.1%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024 period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

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